The proponent currently operates a mineral sands mine and concentrating facility at Waroona and a dry separation plant at Picton, near Bunbury. The proposed mining operation at Dardanup would progressively replace the Waroona mine. Minerals from the proposed mine would increase the supply to the Picton dry separation plant and would enable the proponent to expand its activities.

The orebody proposed for mining as part of this project is located between Burekup and Dardanup, on the lower foothills of the Darling Scarp east of Bunbury.